The Portion Distortion Guide

A List of Serving Sizes

-- By Nicole Nichols, Fitness Instructor & Health Educator

Selecting the right foods also means choosing portions that are proper serving sizes. The terms "portion" and "serving" are often used interchangeably, but they don't mean the same thing.

A "portion" is the amount of food you choose to eat for meals or snacks (like a plateful of pasta or a handful of raisins). In comparison a "serving" is the amount of food that experts recommend you eat (like 1 cup of milk or 1 ounce of bread). Servings are listed on a food's nutrition facts label too.

When choosing your portion, try to make it as close as possible to these recommended serving sizes.

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Nicole Nichols
With a bachelor's degree in health promotion and several fitness certifications, Nicole enjoys teaching Spinning and Pilates classes and living a healthy, eco-friendly lifestyle. See all of Nicole's articles.